Chapter VI

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From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

equally

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a line of approach

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

a youthful male person

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

surround with a cloister, as of a garden

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

suggestive of companionship

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

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From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

one or the other of two

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

at any time

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

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From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

staying power

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

not any; not one

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

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From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

in the near future

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

a light meal or repast

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

unusual or striking

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

hurting

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

plural of “stairway” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Alas! one's fat legs became tired enough with climbing stairways, and the soul sore with its strained sympathies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

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From this reading A lean, wet-haired boy, plodding past him, glanced up with large, drowsy-lidded eyes, and slid under his broad umbrella, making no comment.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a Caucasian

From this reading His dingy umbrella dripped in the rain, and the skirts of his robe flapped against his white stockings.

belonging to which person

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had in his mind no more than presently the opening of the door in the brick wall of a cloister court, the sleepy roll of the vesper service, refection, complines, a little private, companionable prayer, such as ever seems to be heard kindly if one is trustful, and then the sleep which comes to tired saint and sinner alike with singular tolerance.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Introducing Gard Windham and the Brotherhood of Consolation One warm, rainy evening in the year '44, and in the great city that is flanked on either side by a river and a strait, Father Andrew plodded along an avenue of small shops, whose windows rested their chins on the wet sidewalk and blinked through steaming panes.